US Bridges

Sth 23 over Narrows Creek Trib

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.1 Mile S of JCT 154 · Structure no. B56022200000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 over Narrows Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying Sth 23 over Narrows Creek Trib in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,080 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 23
CrossesNarrows Creek Trib
Location0.1 Mile S of JCT 154
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.48215, -90.01387
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 23 over Narrows Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23 over Narrows Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 23 over Narrows Creek Trib carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 23 over Narrows Creek Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23 over Narrows Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.